The Ghost Soldiers' Reckoning: What's Behind North Korea's Return to Ukraine?
The revelation that up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be deployed in Russia's war in Ukraine has raised more questions than answers about Pyongyang's motivations.
The initial deployment of 13,000 troops in late 2024 was touted as a bold move by Kim Jong Un, but its aftermath has been shrouded in secrecy.